You may have felt able to ask for help before, or this may be the first time you are taking this brave step. Perhaps you’re seeking therapy to explore long-term issues, and the timing now feels about right. You might feel unsure about how to move forward, how you’re able (or not) to care for yourself. Or perhaps you’re questioning if you need to change things within your relationships.
A lot of my clients have built their lives on putting other people’s needs and feelings at the centre of their lives, meaning it can be hard to ask for what they want themselves. I know it can be difficult to focus less on others and more on ourselves and one can doubt if they will remain authentic and connected. But it is possible to change the patterns of how we relate to both others and to ourselves. Perhaps you weren’t taught that you are important and you matter as much as others – but you can learn.
I’ve been told my approach is warm and patient, whilst also perceptive and gently challenging. I’d welcome the opportunity to explore whether working together feels good for you.